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What A Guy
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781968432263
Publisher: Walden Books Publishing Group
Published: Oct 11 2025
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
What a Guy is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that explores the bond between a boy and a misunderstood dog, set against the backdrop of family, fear, and healing.
Robert, a quiet and determined teenager, has just completed his grade eleven correspondence courses with outstanding results. His parents are proud and throw a small backyard barbeque to celebrate his success. But what should be a joyful moment quickly takes an unexpected turn when Rebel-a half-wolf, half-German Shepherd recently returned to the family-runs toward him, barking. Robert freezes in fear, unable to move or enjoy the celebration.
Rebel isn't just any dog-he's a symbol of a painful past. Once given away as a punishment for Robert's older brother, Rebel was later rescued from an abusive owner and returned to the Ryders. Now, the dog carries the scars of trauma and needs care, patience, and trust to heal. But so does Robert, who's afraid of Rebel and unsure how to face him.
Tension brews as Robert's parents push him to confront his fear, but when his father finally announces that Robert will be responsible for Rebel's care, a new challenge begins. At first reluctant and confused, Robert soon learns that caring for Rebel is not just about feeding and walking him-it's about learning empathy, building trust, and discovering inner strength.
Through quiet moments and small steps, What a Guy captures the slow and powerful journey of a boy learning to face his fears, and an animal learning to trust again. It's a story of second chances, family love, and the unexpected ways animals can help us grow into the people we're meant to be.
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